Gov. Evers: Sends letter urging Congress to reject President Trump’s reckless cuts to programs that lower costs for working families, support affordable housing, invest in local communities

Governor warns Wisconsin Congressional delegation that President Trump’s budget will gut programs aimed at lowering energy bills, improving access to affordable housing, and investing in local community and economic development MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, urged bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump’s proposed FY26&n… Please

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Gov. Evers: Wraps up annual statewide back-to-school tour

Governor celebrates 49th back-to-school season with visits to K-12 schools across the state, highlights efforts in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget to do what’s best for kids MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today wrapped up his annual statewide back-to-school tour, during which he visited K-12 schools in communities across the state

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New Politics: Backs service candidates in high profile Texas senate and Wisconsin governor races

With the Long-Time Support and Endorsement of New Politics, AmeriCorps Alumni James Talarico and David Crowley Launch Historic Statewide Campaigns  WASHINGTON D.C. (September 15, 2025) — New Politics, an organization that recruits, develops, and elects leaders across the political spectrum with service backgrounds, today announced its endorsement of James Talarico for

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Rep. Krug, Sen. Testin: Introduce community solar legislation to lower energy bills and expand local control

Wausau, WI – Today, State Senator Pat Testin (R-Stevens Point) and State Representative Scott Krug (R-Rome)—joined by JD Smith Head of Business Development for Arch Electric and Rick Beyers, a local landowner and community solar advocate—introduced proposals to allow community solar programs in Wisconsin. The legislation empowers farmers and solar developers to deliver

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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Western Wisconsin Building Trades president: Van Orden “sells us out every time he flies out to Washington”

When his D.C. party bosses say “jump,” Derrick Van Orden asks “how high.” An opinion piece from the president of the Western Wisconsin Building Trades is exposing Van Orden’s vote to gut energy tax credits so he could give tax breaks to billionaires: leaving Wisconsinites with higher energy bills and risking

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Gov. Evers: Sends letter urging Congress to reject President Trump’s reckless cuts to programs that lower costs for working families, support affordable housing, invest in local communities

Governor warns Wisconsin Congressional delegation that President Trump’s budget will gut programs aimed at lowering energy bills, improving access to affordable housing, and investing in local community and economic development MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, in a letter to every member of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation, urged bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump’s proposed FY26&n… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have

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Berrien campaign: Kelda Roy aims to go 0 for 2 in race for governor

WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — On Monday, Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, a manufacturing CEO, and candidate for governor, issued the following statement after Democrat State Representative Kelda Roy announced her campaign for governor.  “Wisconsin families rejected Kelda Roy’s extreme, far-left policies and Medicare for All Agenda once and they’re not

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Bipartisan bill to protect Wisconsin’s lakes, improve response to harmful algae passes Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that her and Senator Dan Sullivan’s (R-AK) bipartisan bill to better protect Wisconsin’s lakes, the communities around them, and people who use them passed unanimously in the Senate. The bill, the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act (HABHRCA), improves our

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Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Month

MILWAUKEE – Today during a public health briefing at ThriveOn King, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month in reaffirming the County’s commitment to breaking the stigma around mental health, expanding access to care, and supporting every resident’s well-being.   National Suicide Prevention Month is recognized every September

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Launches consumer protection outreach toolkits

MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) launched new consumer protection outreach toolkits in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions and the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability. These toolkits contain downloadable materials that can be used by educators, businesses, communit… Please log

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Gov. Evers: Wraps up annual statewide back-to-school tour

Governor celebrates 49th back-to-school season with visits to K-12 schools across the state, highlights efforts in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget to do what’s best for kids MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today wrapped up his annual statewide back-to-school tour, during which he visited K-12 schools in communities across the state to welcome students, families, educators, and staff back to school

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Roys campaign: Democrat Kelda Roys launches campaign for governor

ROYS: “With everything on the line, Wisconsin needs a Governor who’s been training for this moment her whole career and knows how to deliver. We can’t afford to wait. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you deserve the freedom to thrive right now.” MADISON, WI – Today, Democratic State

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Rep. Vos, Sen. Felzkowski: Statement on yet another Gov. Evers power grab

MADISON – Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) issued the following statement regarding the recent lawsuit filed by Gov. Evers against valid statutory provisions: “Governor Evers is directing his agencies to violate valid provisions of Wisconsin law that no court has ever questioned, let alone found

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